SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 21 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

In a right prism with a square base, volume = 1024 cm3 and height = 16 cm. What is the side of the square base?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 8 cm.

Volume of prism = base area × height

1024 = base area × 16

Base area = 1024161024\over16 = 64 cm2

Square base side = √64 = 8 cm